5-7 years in backend engineering roles with strong IC background
Expertise in distributed systems, APIs, and database design
Familiarity with modern cloud stack technologies
Proven leadership experience in high-performing engineering teams
Background in payment systems or fintech applications
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making
Responsibilities
Own and enhance the team's backend output for a Web3 payments platform
Lead and mentor backend engineers, promoting a culture of excellence
Collaborate to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Establish best practices for engineering, code quality, and deployment
Lead incident response efforts and post-mortems for system improvements
Benefits
Opportunity to shape technical architecture and engineering culture
High-impact role reporting directly to the CTO
Work in a cutting-edge Web3 payment environment
Scope for personal and professional growth in a crypto-focused team
Culture that values continuous learning and technical excellence
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Backend Engineering Manager to lead and scale our backend infrastructure team. This high-impact role reports to the CTO with significant opportunity to shape our technical architecture and engineering culture as we scale.
You will be drive technical excellence while building a high-performing team - ensuring we deliver robust, scalable backend systems that power seamless Web3 payments. This role is perfect for a crypto-native engineering leader who excels at balancing technical depth with people management
Responsibilities
Own the overall output of the backend engineering team - deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure that supports our growing Web3 payments platform
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Collaborate with product and protocol teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Establish engineering best practices, code quality standards, and deployment processes
Lead incident response and post-mortem processes to continuously improve system reliability
Experience as an IC engineer with staff level output
Strong technical background in distributed systems, APIs, and database design
Opinions on a modern cloud stack
Leadership experience in high-performing engineering teams
Experience with payment systems, financial infrastructure, or fintech applications
Exceptional communicator who can translate technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
Data-driven approach to decision making with focus on system performance and team productivity
